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A Day in the Highlands: Exploring the Lassithi Plateau

Posted On May 22, 2025

Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes Driving up into the Cretan highlands from Heraklion city, is like stepping into another world. One moment I was winding through olive groves and coastal towns, and the next, I found myself surrounded by the […]

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Echoes of Crete: Exploring the Tradition of the Cretan Lyra

Posted On March 25, 2025

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes As the sun dipped behind the olive-dotted hills and the tavernas filled with laughter and smoke, a musician in a tucked-away mountain village began to play. The sound was unmistakable—raw, proud, and beautifully melancholic. It […]

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Exploring the Tradition of Cretan Knives

Posted On February 17, 2025

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes During my recent trip to the island of Crete in Greece, I had the opportunity to delve into one of the island’s most iconic cultural symbols: the Cretan knife. This traditional craft is deeply rooted […]

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A 5-Day Tour of Lassithi, Crete: Journeying through Myths and Nature

Posted On September 14, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes Nestled in the eastern highlands of Crete, Lassithi is a region that pulses with myth, nature, and authentic Cretan charm. Just a one-hour drive from the city of Heraklion, it’s the kind of place where […]

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Sightseeing Crete

Kamariotis village (part II) – Heart of the Psiloritis

Posted On March 3, 2022

Estimated Reading Time: 10 minutes Back Where the Mountains Whisper Some places don’t just stay in your memory — they pull you back in. Kamariotis, a medieval mountain village in central Crete, did just that for me. Nestled at the […]

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Sightseeing Crete

Exploring the Medieval Charm of Kamariotis: A Cultural Journey from Heraklion

Posted On January 11, 2022

Estimated Reading Time: 9 minutes Where Stories Live in Stone There are a few lucky people on this Earth who have had the grace and joy to be born somewhere wonderful. Where generations have passed down stories, traditions, and wholesome […]

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Adventure Trips

Gorges and Canyoning in Crete

Posted On January 29, 2019

Estimated Reading Time: ~5–6 minutes A high, rugged landscape made of imposing reliefs and outstanding beauty is one of the many secrets Crete can offer to visitors not only during the high season. The mild Cretan winters allow lovers of […]

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The Importance of Sustainability: Why Travelers Choose Eco-friendly Hotels

Posted On November 30, 2018

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes In a world increasingly concerned with environmental responsibility, sustainability in travel has become more than a trend—it’s a global shift. Travelers are now actively seeking destinations and accommodations that align with their eco-conscious values. During […]

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Cretan Customs

Crete in October is Rakokazana

Posted On October 26, 2018

Estimated Reading Time: 4–5 minutes Discover the Essence of Autumn in Crete – One Raki at a Time As the summer crowds fade and Crete begins to glow in softer autumn light, the island shifts into a more intimate, authentic […]

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Delicacies

Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Crete

Posted On October 15, 2018

Estimated Reading Time: 4–5 minutes Discover the Roots of Cretan Culture Through Its Most Valuable Ingredient In Crete, extra virgin olive oil is more than a staple of the diet—it’s a sacred element of daily life, history, and culture. Known […]

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